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ALGOMA BEAR — Cargo · IMO 9619309

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ALGOMA BEAR is currently under way in the North Atlantic Ocean, at 44.5710° N, 75.6999° W, making 10.8 knots on a course of 51°. It is sailing from PORT WELLER to QUEBEC with an ETA of 9 Nov 2026, 16:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Nov 2026, 23:13 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
10.8 kn
Speed
51.0°
/ 52°
Course / Heading
6.8 m
Static Draught
7.6 m
Current Draught

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ATD
08:59 UTCNov 8, 2026
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QUEBECCAQUE
ETA
16:00 UTCNov 9, 2026
ALGOMA BEAR

ALGOMA BEAR

Identity

Cargo
Type
Canada flagCA
Flag
9619309
IMO Number
316053597
MMSI
VBAC
Call Sign

Specifications

226 m × 24 m
Length × Breadth
N/A
Year Built
38,000 t
Deadweight
24,400 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
MINGDE HEAVY INDUSTRY - NANTONG, CHINA
Builder
LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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About ALGOMA BEAR

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

ALGOMA BEAR — Cargo

with a gross tonnage of 24,400 GT, and a dead weight of 38,000 tonnes, ALGOMA BEAR is a cargo registered under the Canada flag. The vessel is owned by ALGOMA CENTRAL MARINE - ST.CATHARINES, CANADA, built by MINGDE HEAVY INDUSTRY - NANTONG, CHINA.

ALGOMA BEAR route and voyage history

ALGOMA BEAR is currently on a voyage from PORT WELLER to QUEBEC with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-09T16:00:00Z. The live route and current course of ALGOMA BEAR are shown on the bridge map above, updated whenever the vessel is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass.

Vessel class and identifiers

ALGOMA BEAR is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as ALGOMA BEAR can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 316053597
  • IMO: 9619309
  • Call sign: VBAC
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Canada

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is ALGOMA BEAR right now?

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ALGOMA BEAR is currently under way in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is sailing from PORT WELLER to QUEBEC with an ETA of 9 Nov 2026, 16:00 UTC. Its exact coordinates, speed and ETA are shown at the top of this page and refresh from the latest AIS broadcast.

What are the identifiers for ALGOMA BEAR?

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ALGOMA BEAR broadcasts MMSI 316053597 and is registered as IMO 9619309, with call sign VBAC. The MMSI is the radio identifier used by AIS; the IMO number stays with the ship for life and does not change with re-flagging or sale.

What type of ship is ALGOMA BEAR?

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ALGOMA BEAR is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the CA flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo and full CA flag list at /flag/ca.

How can I see the live position of ALGOMA BEAR?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from ALGOMA BEAR above, with current position, course, speed, and navigation status. Tap "View on map" to centre the live tracker on the vessel and watch its movement update in real time. The same data is available offline-friendly in the iOS and Android apps.

How often is ALGOMA BEAR's position updated?

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AIS transponders broadcast position every 2 seconds when underway at high speed and up to every 3 minutes at anchor. The position you see refreshes whenever the ship is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass — typically seconds in coastal waters and minutes offshore.

What class is ALGOMA BEAR?

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ALGOMA BEAR is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, ALGOMA BEAR sits in the same design class as the other cargos listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full cargo directory at /vessel-type/cargo. ALGOMA BEAR has a gross tonnage of 24,400 GT.

ALGOMA BEAR — Key Facts

MMSI
316053597
IMO number
9619309
Call sign
VBAC
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
CA
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
10.8 knots
Course over ground
51.0°
Heading
52°
Last known position
44.5710°, -75.6999°
Destination
QUEBEC
ETA
2026-11-09T16:00:00Z
Departure port
PORT WELLER
Actual time of departure
2026-11-08T08:59:00Z
Current draught
7.6 m
Maximum static draught
6.8 m
Gross tonnage
24400
Dead weight
38000 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-08T23:13:00Z